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Issue 156• Friday, September 5, 2014
Orange Sky, one of the most eclectic and dynamic
bands performed recently at the Escape series in
RusStreet. Before the performance, as is customary
at this event, front man and lead singer Nigel Rojas
was interviewed in front of the audience to offer them
some unique insight into the band.
Nigel explained that while many of the band's dreams
have come true, the greatest challenge they still face is
commercial viability, referring to the band's attempt at
stretching its reach to spread their music beyond the bor-
ders of Trinidad and Tobago. Rojas also discussed writ-
ing Soca music for the first time this year, penning Destra
Garcia's hit, First Time", as well as co-writing a song with
Boogsie Sharpe that eventually led Phase II to become
the Panorama champions. He promised fans that there
would definitely be a greater contribution this year, espe-
cially since he explains that, "this was the first time that I
felt like I was contributing to our local culture". Here I
would have to disagree, even though the band Orange
Sky is predominantly known as an alternative or rock
band, most would agree that they have contributed to
and even played a significant part in shaping our local
musical landscape and moving it in new directions.
As the interview ended, the eager crowd become anx-
ious and energised as the band struck up and Orange Sky
lit up the night with a rendition of some of their most
popular tracks such as Real Love/In This Life, Celebration
and a song that Nigel introduced as one being as old as
the band itself, the long standing smash, Vitamin G. The
band then launched into a selection of Bob Marley cov-
ers, to the delight of the crowd. "Must pay respect to the
godfather," said Nigel. At this point, the bass string on
lead guitarist Nicholas Rojas' guitar burst, and the per-
formance seemingly had to be cut short. But the audi-
ence would not let that happen, so without a bass
guitarist, and with Nicholas empty handed, but supplying
accompanying vocals, the band took a request and
launched into the song that was said to have saved
Nigel's marriage, The Rent. After this the band took a
quick detour and took the crowd back in time with rendi-
tions of classics such as Sparrow's Jean and Dinah, Kitch-
ener's, Sugar Bum Bum and David Rudder's Calypso
Music.
After the performance, Nigel and Nicholas took some
time out to speak with Metro and it was learned that Or-
ange Sky fans have a new album to look forward to that
is being recorded in Atrium Studios in Hollywood. The
album will be an EP with six new tracks and the band is
looking at a September launch. There is also another
album that is currently in limbo, entitled Horns and Halos
that has already been recorded and that the band hopes
to release sometime next year.
Kevin Farrick
PHOTOS COURTESY LIMETT